The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the diagnostic value of multimodal ultrasonography in differentiating between lymphedema and lipedema. Differentiating these two chronic conditions based solely on clinical examination can be challenging due to overlapping symptoms. This study will utilize various non-invasive ultrasound techniques-including B-mode ultrasound, strain elastography, power Doppler, and quantitative ImageJ analysis-to compare tissue characteristics among patients with lymphedema, patients with lipedema, and healthy controls. The goal is to identify reliable, non-invasive imaging biomarkers that can facilitate early and accurate diagnosis, thereby optimizing patient management.
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Dermal and Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness
Timeframe: Day 1 (At the time of ultrasound assessment)